Academic coaches at Saint Louis University are professional staff members within the
Student Success Center who are trained to help you improve a wide range of the skills
vital to college success.

We can assist with:

Study skills

Time management

Test-taking

Note-taking

Accessing campus resources

Learning styles

Motivation

Goal setting

Self-advocacy

After setting up an appointment, you can expect to meet one-on-one weekly with your
student success coach over the course of approximately a month. You are encouraged
to be an active participant in the learning process. Through reflections, activities
and self-assessments, your coach will learn about your academic experiences, current
challenges and expectations for coaching. You will then be able to work collaboratively
to create a unique plan of action that contributes to your success at SLU.

What to Expect from Student Success Coaching

Because this coaching is individually tailored to your needs, the content of the four
to five meetings will vary from person to person, but the first meeting will often
include:

An explanation of student success coaching at SLU and a review of expectations

A discussion about your reasons for seeking coaching

Review of your needs assessment/intake form

Identification of your strengths and areas for improvement

Making an Appointment

If you are an undergraduate student, use SLU Appointments to schedule a session with
a student success coach.

Graduate students interested in academic coaching should contact Kelly Herbolich,
program director of academic support, at kelly.herbolich@slu.edu.

A specialized academic coaching program is also available for students registered
with ADD/ADHD. This program accomplishes the same learning outcomes as standard student
success coaching, but the coach can offer strategies for managing executive functioning
skills. For more information, contact Kelly Herbolich, program director of academic
support, at kelly.herbolich@slu.edu.

Faculty and Staff Referrals

Students who choose to participate in student success coaching are often referred
to by faculty and staff members.

If you have a student you feel will benefit from coaching sessions, contact Kelly
Herbolich, program director of academic support, at kelly.herbolich@slu.edu or 314-977-2649. The student will receive an email with an introduction to the program,
the benefits of attending sessions and instructions on how to schedule an appointment.